Northern Flicker(s)

[Karl Egressy]

Male and female were switching on the nest hole in every half an hour, at lest when I was there.
I was expecting them to fly out in a better angle to my position but it wasn't the case.
I selected my spot according to the best light direction and the best background possible at that spot.
Fligth direction was random as you might immagine.
Thanks for coming.

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Manual Exposure
Tv 1/1250
Av 5.0
ISO 1600 (Some noise reduction was used, but not much)
EF500mm f/4L IS USM

[Arthur Morris]

Nicely framed and I love the background. Bummer that the sharp focus is on the rear bird.

[Morkel Erasmus]

Nicely timed. I agree with Artie on the focus, though
How about toning down brightness of the BG, Karl?

[dankearl]

Karl, a really interesting shot of these great looking woodpeckers.
I think getting both really sharp given tha angle would be about impossible.
You did a really nice job at this.
I agree on toning down the bright patches in the BG.

[Satish Ranadive]

Great flight pose of beautiful bird captured. Loved the lights and great details.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nice nest location, you should be having some awesome opportunities shortly with the young ones! I like the image overall, but agree with the others' comments. I'd at least fill in the LLC with some greenery.